diversity

Yellow Knot: CUB art installation adds vibrant twist

    PULLMAN, Wash. – The CUB’s dynamic as a hub of energy and diversity tying together the Washington State University Pullman campus is embodied in “Yellow Knot,” an art work that will be installed Monday, July 22, in the CUB west end atrium.   Installation will begin about 8:30 a.m., when the work is […]

First student of color bridges two cultures

  Ihei Yamauchi is pictured at the front right in this 1908 photo of the WSU Civil Engineering Society.     Excerpted from an article by Hayao Nakahara in the 2010 issue of Insight magazine, Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment     WSU’s first student of color was born in Japan. Although he returned […]

Tri-Cities lands $1.1M grant for student services

  WSU Tri-Cities graduation 2010. Photo Courtesy of WSU Tri-Cities.     RICHLAND – WSU Tri-Cities received a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to create a Student Support Services Program for low-income and first-generation students.     WSU Tri-Cities will use this five-year grant to increase student success to graduation. About […]

Take Back the Night march draws large crowd

To view photos individually, click the arrows to the right, under the photos.     Photos by Robert Hubner and Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services     PULLMAN – The 27th annual Take Back the Night march drew a sizable crowd Wednesday evening bringing together the Pullman and WSU communities in solidarity against violence.   The march began on […]

Yakima Valley students eye health care careers

    PULLMAN – About 20 Yakima Valley high school students will interact with health care educators and professionals July 19-22 in the sixth annual “Connecting Youth with Health Careers” program on the WSU Pullman campus. The camp at WSU takes place during the last week of a four-week program and it is organized by the Yakima Valley […]

Office trades in Lighty sparks open house

PULLMAN – Several offices in the Division of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity recently traded spaces and will host an open house from 2-4 p.m.,  Tuesday, February 17.    Appetizers will be served in Lighty 180 and dessert in Lighty 260 during the open house.   The following have traded spaces:   – Center for Advising […]

Arts, immigration and native wisdom on agenda

SPOKANE — The experiences of immigrant children, the value of art education and advice gleaned from ancient civilizations are among the topics at the Fifth Annual Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference, Feb. 26-28 at Spokane’s Red Lion Hotel at the Park, W. 303 North River Drive. The event includes films and is open to the […]

Residence Life educates on oppression

PULLMAN — Designed to raise awareness and promote diversity education, the Tunnel of Oppression is an interactive learning experience for all WSU members. The 2009 Tunnel of Oppression will be in McCroskey Hall, Feb. 2-4, from 3-8 p.m.   This year, attendees will be given the opportunity to gain knowledge on topics such as Veteran’s […]

Lecture focuses on Latino mental health, culture

RICHLAND – “Latinos, Mexicanos, and Chicanos: Culture, Diversity, and Psychological Health” is the topic of a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at WSU Tri-Cities. The speaker is Brian McNeill, a professor and director of doctoral training for the Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology Program in WSU Pullman’s College of Education. He is a […]

Coffee break discussion focuses on diversity

A “Coffee Break Discussion” panel focusing on cultures and diversity within the WSU community will be held 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, in Room 2025 of the Information Technology Building. The event, open to all interested, is sponsored by Area 25 Diversity Awareness Group. The discussion will feature WSU community members who have lived and/or […]